Marissa Diaz
For Marissa Diaz, East Carolina University was not a household name. The Naples, Florida native learned about ECU from close family friends who are also Pirate alumni. “They thought it...
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Annaleise Darrohn
Annaleise Darrohn is shaping her future nursing career from a worldly perspective. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased her passion to serve others, and she believes that a solid foundation in...
Gabby Curlings
Gabriela “Gabby” Curlings wants to become a gynecologist and one day hopes to research and advance female health care. An 18-year-old from Greenville, Curlings is a senior at the Pitt...
Katie Council
From cheerleading squad to a squad of scholars, Katie Council is heading to East Carolina University with a spirit of “servire” in mind. Council plans to study biology with a...
Julia Cavanaugh
Vocalist Julia Cavanaugh intends to use the opportunities afforded her as an EC Scholar to positively affect people’s lives through music therapy. “While I have always loved music, I wanted...
Sarayu Adala
Sarayu Adala has an older cousin who was an East Carolina University EC Scholar and 2020 graduate, so Adala is aware of the prestigious award and commitment. She also is...
RESEARCH CONNECTION
For many aspiring college students, being able to participate in research projects as an undergraduate is a huge draw. With East Carolina University’s status as the only university in North...
ALWAYS PIRATES
East Carolina University celebrated the Class of 2022 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in its first full-scale spring commencement ceremony since 2019. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of more than 4,600 spring...
First cohorts graduate from ECU’s newest nursing doctoral programs
The College of Nursing at East Carolina University prepares more new nurses for North Carolina than any other four-year institution — its faculty and leadership focus on producing nurse leaders...
PIRATE SUCCESS
Pirate success comes in many forms. For some, inspiration arises when they first set foot on campus, or experience one of East Carolina University’s unique programs like Semester at the...